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X687 NPX

2001 Renault Megane

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,523 mi
Last recorded105,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX687 NPX
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 105,523 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,476 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,356 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 101,328 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

gearbox mount

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,268 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 101,236 miles

engine stabiliser slight wear

rear offside tyrewall cut not showing cords

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,462 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 98,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,691 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 96,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,414 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 94,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 92,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre on legal limits its also showing signs of being perished on the side wall

Pass 8 Sep 2009 92,386 miles

near side front tyre on legal limits its also showing signs of being perished on the side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2008 84,344 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 84,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 82,014 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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X687 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X687 NPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X687 NPX registered?

X687 NPX is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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